# Front QR vs Scan QR Code

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Front QR at none against Scan QR Code's 4. Front QR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Scan QR Code's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Front QR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Front QR against 5.0 for Scan QR Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Front QR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan QR Code's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Front QR | Scan QR Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-qr/id1553223443/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-qrcode-scanner/id6736467057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520003082) | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) |

## What reviewers say

### Front QR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-qr/id1553223443)

This utility app allows you to scan QR codes using your phone's front camera, ideal for situations where the rear camera is not functioning. It also enables the creation of custom QR codes with logos and specific colors, supporting various code types.

**Highlights:** Front camera QR code scanning, QR code creation with custom logos, Customizable QR code colors, Barcode and 2D code detection, Useful for faulty rear cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-qrcode-scanner/id6736467057)

Easily scan QR codes from your camera, photos, files, or iCloud. Save your scan history and perform actions like opening links or adding contacts directly from scanned codes. This user-friendly tool offers quick and reliable QR code decoding.

**Highlights:** Scan from camera, photos, files, or iCloud, Save and manage scan history, Direct actions on scanned codes, User-friendly interface, Quick and reliable scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan QR Code Pro - 1W | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Scanner Pro - 1Y | $19.99 | per year |
| Offering | $19.99 | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Front QR free?

Front QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan QR Code free?

Scan QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Front QR or Scan QR Code?

Front QR and Scan QR Code are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Front QR or Scan QR Code have ads?

Scan QR Code shows ads; Front QR does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*